DEPARTMENT OF THE PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET City deals and affordable housing Cities Division 1
Powerful forces at work in housing International housing market = $13 trillion Rising populations Rising global savings
Global savings
Population growth
Sydney house price premium 120 120 100 80 Sydney Melbourne Darwin Canberra 100 80 60 60 40 Hobart Perth Brisbane Adelaide 40 20 20 0 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 0 Source: Ableson, Corelogic, PM&C
Dwelling price vs income
Australian City Deals Smart Cities Plan City Deals o Governance, city planning and regulation o Infrastructure and investment o Jobs and skills o Innovation and digital opportunities o Liveability and sustainability o Housing
Current Deals Townsville, Launceston and Western Sydney
Western Sydney City Deal Western Sydney 3 rd largest economy Set to grow by 1 million people over the next 20 years Population growth and housing affordability pressures City Deal collaboration between the Commonwealth, NSW Government and 8 local governments Local job opportunities, connectivity and liveability Infrastructure investment e.g. Western Sydney Airport On track for delivery in 2017
Western Sydney Housing package Funding provided under the Western Sydney City Deal To incentivize ambitious local planning and zoning reform at the state and local government level focused on delivering housing targets Aim to accelerate housing supply and help the people of Western Sydney access the right homes in the right locations Possible examples: Rezoning land for higher density housing Reducing development approval timeframes Details negotiated as part of the City Deal
Commonwealth Housing Package Western Sydney Package nested in broader housing package The Australian Government is providing housing solutions across the entire housing spectrum But there are no silver bullets Measures include: National Housing Infrastructure Facility Unlocking Commonwealth land Reducing barriers to downsizing Tougher rules for foreign investors Social and community housing
National Housing Infrastructure Facility Finance critical infrastructure needed to speed up the supply of new housing (transport, power/water, site remediation) $1 billion over 5 years to support local governments: $600 million in concessional loans; $225 million in equity investments; and $175 million in grants. Administered by National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation from 1 July 2018
Unlocking Commonwealth land Opening up surplus Government land for housing supply 127 ha of Defence land in Maribyrnong (less than 10 km from Melbourne CBD) Establishing an online Commonwealth land registry Encouraging proposals for better land use from businesses and community groups
Back pocket
Sydney share of national population % 25 20 15 10 5 0 1911 1921 1931 1941 1951 1961 1971 1981 1991 2001 2011 Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Adelaide Perth
Reducing barriers to downsizing Allowing older Australians (65+) to contribute downsizing proceeds into superannuation From 1 July 2018, can make a non-concessional contribution of up to $300,000 from the sale of a principal residence, held for at least 10 years, into their superannuation Encouraging some people to downsize into housing that is more suitable to their needs, freeing up larger family homes
Tougher rules for foreign investors Ensuring that Australian homes are available for Australians Limit on foreign ownership in new developments 50 per cent cap on pre-approved foreign ownership An annual charge (at least $5000) on foreign owners who buy residential property and leave it vacant for more than 6 months Strengthening CGT rules for foreign investors
Social and community housing National Housing and Homelessness Agreement to increase the supply of new homes, particularly helping those most in need National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation cheaper and longer-term finance for community housing sector Social Impact Investments to support innovative approaches to reduce homelessness Boosting affordable housing through investment tax incentives (increased CGT discount)
UK City Deals Struck between the national government and groups of local governments Local authorities invited to approach national government with proposals not centrally led Bespoke approach common policy domains include transport, skills investment and low-carbon initiatives First 8 deals signed in July 2012. Now 31 deals, several more under negotiation
Housing in UK City Deals Greater Birmingham Deal redevelopment of public land for housing and business outcomes Greater Manchester Deal housing investment fund to loan to developers for housing projects Greater Cambridge Deal new model for housing investment and streamlined planning
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